INTRODUCING OUR NEW MOTHER'S WALKING CLUB
 Mom's
looking to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, meet some new
friends, connect and share some laughs; and all this while
strolling leisurely along through a wonderful park gazing
at the animals your child (in stroller) - close at hand.
Soooo - why not consider joining our Mother's Walking Club!
Meet weekly at the Greater Vancouver Zoo!
Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. at the Zoo Map
at the front entrance
Walk time: 1.5 hours
Children, any age in strollers, are welcome
** Moms would benefit by purchasing a Yearly Membership
Pass. Our Yearly Membership Passes pay for themselves in
just over 2 visits! Our front booth attendants would be
happy to help you with this.
2007 Falconry and Bird of Prey Management
Summer Camps
Learn about Birds of Prey and Falconry on our 5 day summer
camp
[July 23rd-28th and August 20th-24th]
Join Gary Worley, our master falconer, who is one of the
world's most experienced falconers and Birds of Prey handlers
on a full week beginners Falconry and "Bird of Prey"
management course.
Our hands on courses are designed to be safe, fun and educational!
MEET THE OFFICIAL HOTEL
Of The GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO
Come
have some super family-friendly fun while staying at the
new SUPER 8 LANGLEY
located in Langley, British Columbia - just 5 minutes down
the road from the Greater Vancouver Zoo! Super
8 Langley and the Greater Vancouver Zoo
have partnered together to offer you and your family, a
deeply discounted super package deal that you don't want
to miss out on!
Their lovely family-friendly hotel (and yes that includes
your pets!) offers 81 brand new guest rooms on four
floors and includes a Super Start Plus Breakfast in the
morning.
And when you are all done hanging out with the monkeys
at the Zoo, come back to the hotel and splash around in
the indoor pool just like Hazina the hippo.
Or a trip or two down the 80 foot 2 storey waterslide -
WOW! Other super features include: a hot tub (for the
adults to relax in), fitness center, in-room coffee (did
someone say coffee??) and hair dryers in all rooms. Family
Suites are available with a refrigerator and microwave as
well.
And let's not forget ..."kids under 18 stay for FREE"...
how SUPER is that???
Besides coming to visit us at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
to visit all of your favorite animal friends, we are both
close by a variety of golf courses, lots of local wineries
and if you are flying in we are 15 minutes from the Abbotsford
International Airport. If you have some extra time we also
have in our area naturally heated hot springs and spas to
whale watching. Langley is ideally located just off the
Trans-Canada Highway in Beautiful British Columbia Canada
- only 44 kms from Vancouver and 9.6 kms from the US Border.
The Super 8 Langley
is located right off Trans Canada Highway 1 (exit #73).
This great location provides direct access to the Aldergrove
US Border Crossing and is by far the perfect choice in the
Langley area.
So what are you waiting for just ask Hagrid the Owl at the
Greater Vancouver Zoo, he will tell you that (wise people
stay at the Super 8 Langley).
Hagrid says, "Step into the Wild! Grab the kids and come
on out for a fun animal-filled night at the Super
8 Langley."
Your stay will include:
Milk and cookies for the kids upon check-in
Family Day Pass for 4 people at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
1 nights accommodation in a family suite at the Super
8 Langley (includes one Queen bed
along with a set of bunk beds or
2 queen beds in a standard room)
Super Start Plus Breakfast in the morning
Kids get to dip into the treasure chest for a surprise as
well
TOTAL SUPER GREATER VANCOUVER PACKAGE
IS -
Family Suite $149.00
2 Queen (Smoking or non) $129.00
For more information about this special Zoo and Motel package
rates,
click here: http://www.super8langley.com
Step into the Wild at the Greater
Vancouver Zoo and enjoy your stay at a super family-friendly
place - Super 8 Langley!!
INTRODUCING THE ZOOOOOOOOOO TO YOU - OUTREACH
PROGRAMS!
Our
Outreach Programs are fun, full
of fascinating facts with a strong conservation message
and include live animals or birds, as part of the program.
The Zoo offers a variety of programs to different size
groups that discuss a variety of species and the roles that
they play in the environment.
Here at the Greater Vancouver Zoo we are
passionate about conservation and we want to satisfy your
thirst on animal knowledge!
To learn more contact Gary Worley (Education & Conservation
Manager) at gworley
or 604.856.6825 ext 28 or 29
LOOKING FOR THAT
"UNIQUE" GIFT?
 Are
You An Animal Lover Or Know Someone Who Is?
Our "ADOPT AN ANIMAL" program allows you
to be unique and at the same time you help us continue caring
for our animals, protect the endangered species and also
supports our on-going conservation efforts!
Visit us at our SPONSOR section
for all the details of the packages to choose from. All
packages can be customized and start at $40. All you need
to do is choose your animal to adopt, select your package
and we'll do the rest!
"Make a Difference
and Step into the Wild at the Greater Vancouver Zoo!"
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ANIMALASIUM - NEW INDOOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
CENTRE UP!
On Friday October 20th teachers were the first
to preview our new indoor "Animalasium - Indoor Education
Training Centre" at the Greater Vancouver Zoo!
Animalasium is the first indoor educational
area available to the public at the Zoo, located across from
the train station and the purpose of the centre is to teach
children of all ages and adults about conservation and education;
concerning animals and their environment.
The centre is also available to rent for various
events such as birthday parties, group sessions and guest
speakers. For more information please contact our Education
& Tours Assistant Missy Butler at 604.856.6825 ext. 28
or via email at mbutler
BEFORE
AFTER
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Check out the recipient
of the 2005 Volunteer of the Year at the
Greater Vancouver Zoo!
The Greater Vancouver
Zoo would like to thank all our supporters which include
our friends in the community, wonderful partners and media
for attending our recentng Ceremony in Celebration of
our new "Hippo Haven" for our
fantastic hippo Hazina! Without you - it
wouldn't be possible.
Here are just a few of the highlights from the
day!
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EXCLUSIVE OFFER for the month of AUGUST
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
to the PUBLIC
What is enrichment?
Animals need opportunities to run, jump, pounce,
climb, burrow, dive, forage for food, and explore - to do
what comes naturally. Enrichment keeps animals both mentally
and physically stimulated.
Do you want to know how an animal interacts
with various scents, how they forage for food? Well if we
have peaked your interest...starting August 8 and every Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday in August, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is
offering an enrichment program for the public to participate
in.
This program is exclusively set-up to experience:
learning about enrichment, building an enrichment item, meeting
with a Zookeeper and watching and monitoring; how various
animals interact with the enrichment item.
The program will be offered on a first-come,
first-serve basis and is limited to 15 people per group. The
cost is $45 per person and runs from 10 AM - 3 PM.
To sign up for this truly unique experience,
please contact Missy Butler in Education at 604-856-6825 x
28 or email mbutler.
Educate
Experience
Enrichment at the Greater Vancouver
Zoo!
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THE
GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY
Are you a photographer? Are you interested in
wildlife? Join the Greater Vancouver
Zoo Photography Society.
In order to be a member of the GVZoo Photography
Society you must obtain
an Adult GVZoo Membership - not only do you receive Unlimited
Admission
(except Special Events), Free Parking, and
Free Train Reservations;
but as a member of the GVZoo Photography Society you are eligible
for
the following exclusive benefits:
Photo Safaris in the North American Wilds
Early Morning Access to the Zoo (set dates)
Documentation of Special Zoo Events
Annual Photography Exhibition (selection by jury)
Possible Society Projects: Calendar, Christmas Cards, Postcards
etc.
All meetings will be held monthly on the last
Saturday of each
month (unless otherwise specified).
Should you have any further questions beforehand,
please feel
free to email us at: photo
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NEW
CAIMAN FACILITY AT THE VIVARIUM
AND MEET OUR ORNATE NILE MONITOR!
These lizards lay 15 to 30 eggs and after an
incubation period of 4 to 6 months, the hatchlings, weighing
about 7 to 9 ounces (20 to 25 grams), slip their leathery
shells. They can live up to 15 years in the wild. Ornate Nile
Monitors eat a variety of small animals such as snails, crabs,
fish, frogs, turtles, small crocodiles, small lizards and
the eggs of birds and reptiles.
At the zoo we have one female Ornate Nile Monitor
named Monty. She was housed in the Wallaby barn for some time
and has been moved into the Vivarium, where a brand new enclosure
was built for her. She is about 5 feet in length and eats
a wide variety of meat including beef, trout, herring, chicks
and eggs (one of her favourites).
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 Meet
a Reptile
Meet a Reptile
11:00am on Saturdays and Sundays in the Vivarium.
Let one of our keepers introduce you to some of our Lizards,
Snakes, Tortoises, Spiders and other Viviarium inhabitants.
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Safari
Express Miniature Train Tour
 Take
a ride on our Safari Express Miniature Train Tour. It is a
12 to 15 minute long narrated tour, which takes you around
the perimeter of the zoo.
Cost is $5.00 each per tour (in addition to
admission) and children under 3 years old ride free!
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North American Wilds Bus Tour
Enjoy
a 15 to 20 minute long narrated bus tour, which takes you
inside our
North American Wilds Exhibit. See Grizzly & Black Bears,
Wolves, Bison, Elk
and Deer up-close and personal. Cost is 'Free' with Admission!
Please note: During the Winter
Season, this tour may run in conjunction
with our Safari Express Miniature Train Tour - Please check
with our
Admissions staff for details.
* All tours, demonstrations and events are subject
to availability, and may
be weather dependent.
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